…rice fields to mitigate weeds. By using native plants, there also is potential to introduce beneficial insects to the field and improve soil quality. UCCE received funding from the California…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…CRP supports wildlife, soil health, and carbon sequestration. It offers participants annual rental payments and cost-share assistance for maintaining these lands. Interest in the program has been high, with over…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…farmers face, such as establishing financial management systems, increasing soil fertility, and building business infrastructure. The legislation is being supported by groups including the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy,…
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
…soil and hatch when the soil is prepared for seeding by floods. The wet atmosphere and new seedlings are the ideal habitat for tadpole shrimp to feast on the roots…
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
…that tells the story of Jackie and her garden friends as they discover the wonders of soil and how things grow. Loaded with scientific facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers,…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…in purchasing organic products. Rangarajan recommends research at a production level because of the diversity of organic practices including crop rotation, soil management, pest management, and preserving ecology. “I think…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…can provide critical support in assisting producers to adopt practices like cover cropping and precision agriculture equipment, which capture carbon, improve water management, and enhance soil health. “Farmers and ranchers…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…a variety of benefits for orchard health. They can help to improve water infiltration in the soil. Cover crops can also assist with weed suppression. “They are going to be…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, why compensation for H5N1-infected dairies is a complex issue and a new soil…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a technique pioneered through UC Cooperative Extension research. Initially developed to combat soil-borne pathogens…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…growers by expanding the range of mitigation measures, especially for specialty crops. This includes introducing practices such as erosion barriers and soil carbon amendments. The agency is also considering reducing…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…improving soil and organic matter, increasing water holding capacity, and improving yields over time. Another component of the almond industry’s environmental stewardship improvements relates to water. Turner pointed out that…
Voices of the Valley: Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil
…Kavanaugh, VP of Science and Agronomy at Bio S.I., talks about the fascinating life that exists in the soil with Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Director of Climate and Sustainability, and…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…individuals participating in the program from $1,500 to $4,000 starting fiscal year 2024. Producers receive payments for activities like cover crops and pest management, promoting soil health and water quality…